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Former India opener Anshuman Gaekwad, known for his courageous batting against top West Indies pacers in the 70s, died at 71 after battling cancer. He played 40 Tests, coached India, and served in key BCCI roles.

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United States President’s tariff war has virtually undone efforts put in by India-US to deepen their economic and strategic cooperation

A one-year-old racing pigeon named Abhimanyu flew 1,790 km from Delhi to Mandya in 52 days, becoming the youngest to complete such a feat. His return has made headlines in pigeon racing circles and moved his owner to tears

New Delhi must absorb the tariffs temporarily without rushing into a one-sided deal

A passenger onboard IndiGo’s Mumbai-Kolkata flight 6E138 slapped a fellow traveller in the aisle on Friday. The attacker was declared unruly and handed over to security in Kolkata. A viral video suggests the victim may have been experiencing a panic attack

The Vice President election will be held on September 9, following Jagdeep Dhankhar's surprise resignation. With 782 members eligible to vote, the NDA holds a numerical advantage, while the opposition is expected to field a joint candidate

The Reserve Bank of India is expected to maintain the status quo on repo rates in the August 6 MPC meet, as per HSBC Global Investment Research. The report projects 7 per cent GDP growth in upcoming quarters despite inflation and corporate margin pressures

NSDL’s IPO was oversubscribed 15 times on the final day, driven by strong interest from NIIs and retail investors. The grey market premium rose to Rs 937. Share allotment is on August 2, and listing is set for August 6, 2025

Gold prices dipped Rs 400 to Rs 97,620 per 10 grams in Delhi, tracking weak global cues and persistent selling by stockists. Silver prices tumbled Rs 2,500 to Rs 1,09,500 per kg as investor sentiment weakened due to US Fed’s hawkish stance

An executive order from President Trump imposes a 25 per cent tariff on Indian goods, but petroleum products are on an exclusion list; analysts are awaiting details on a separate penalty for energy ties with Russia

Congress MP Manish Tewari has called for the government to take back Air India from the Tata Group, citing poor management and safety concerns. His comments come after a London-bound flight was delayed and a DGCA audit flagged 51 safety lapses at the airline

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi warned that those involved will face consequences for what he termed "treason" against India

Former JD(S) MP Prajwal Revanna was found guilty by a Bengaluru court in a rape and obscene video case filed by a domestic worker. The court will announce the sentence on Saturday. Revanna faces three other similar cases

Railway authorities in Assam rescued 26 minor girls and young women from a suspected human trafficking attempt at Tinsukia station. The operation coincides with Assam’s rollout of a comprehensive policy to combat trafficking and witch-hunting, focusing on prevention and rehabilitation

Wholesales decline 4 per cent year-on-year, driven by a slump in passenger vehicle dispatches; commercial vehicle sales show a 7per cent jump

President Droupadi Murmu emphasised innovation, startups, and a "green India," while also commemorating the institute's centenary and honoring top-performing students

Google proposes allowing all real-money games (RMGs) on Google Play in India and updating its Ads policy to include games of skill, following a CCI probe triggered by Winzo. The company aims to ensure fair access and eliminate anti-competitive practices

Additionally, 14,658 women help desks and a dedicated women's helpline (181) are operational, alongside the upgrade of 2 lakh Anganwadi centers, to improve safety and support

Amid stiff competition and user complaints, the company's stock price and market capitalisation have also plummeted. The firm reported a Q1 FY26 net loss, signaling a challenging financial period

A groundbreaking IIT Roorkee-led study finds the Ganga River is primarily sustained by groundwater, not glaciers, up to Patna. The research underscores the need to protect aquifers, revive tributaries, and reimagine river management for sustainable rejuvenation amid rising ecological concerns

Bengaluru police arrested Gurumurthy and Gopalakrishna after an encounter for kidnapping and murdering 14-year-old Nishchith, who was set ablaze. The accused were injured during the shootout and are under investigation for ransom motives.

US president Donald Trump’s 25 per cent tariff on Indian imports takes effect today, citing high trade barriers and India’s ties with Russia, with smartphone exports temporarily exempt pending review.

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